Brinsworth Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

December 2025 in Brinsworth presented a crime profile characterized by a pronounced dominance of property crimes over violent incidents, a pattern that may reflect the area's socio-economic dynamics and seasonal influences. The overall crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents—58.6% below the UK average—positions Brinsworth as a safer built-up area within Rotherham. This figure, however, masks significant variations in specific crime categories: while property crimes accounted for 40% of all incidents, violent crimes constituted 28%, a disparity that contrasts with the UK's typically higher proportion of violent offences. The most common crime type, violence and sexual offences, remained 69% below the UK average, a figure that, combined with the sharp 77.8% decline in anti-social behaviour, suggests effective community interventions or reduced social tensions during the festive season. Seasonal factors likely played a role in shaping these trends, as December's short nights and empty homes may have influenced both the rise in criminal damage and arson (+500%) and the drop in burglary (-80%). The area's lower violent crime rate compared to the UK could be attributed to its compact built-up nature, where social cohesion and localized policing may mitigate conflicts. However, the unexpected surge in criminal damage and arson highlights a potential gap in addressing property-related vulnerabilities during holidays. Brinsworth's crime profile thus illustrates a combination of seasonal patterns and localized factors, with property crime dominating a context where violent crime remains consistently lower than national averages.

December 2025 marked a stark contrast in crime trends, with violent crime falling by 56.3% and anti-social behaviour declining by 77.8%, suggesting a possible seasonal reduction in conflict-related incidents. However, criminal damage and arson surged by 500%, a dramatic increase that outpaced the UK average by 35%. This spike may reflect unoccupied homes during the holiday season or other localized factors. Property crime, which accounted for 40% of total incidents, remained relatively stable compared to violent crime's 28% share, reinforcing Brinsworth's historically lower violent crime profile. The rate of violence and sexual offences in Brinsworth was 69% below the UK average, a figure that, combined with the sharp drop in anti-social behaviour, may indicate effective community policing or reduced social tensions during the festive period. Residents should remain cautious, however, given the unexpected rise in criminal damage, which could signal unaddressed vulnerabilities in the area.

Brinsworth's crime rate in December 2025 dropped by 40.6% compared to the previous month, falling from 4.8 to 2.9 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns observed in similar built-up areas, where reduced foot traffic during holidays may contribute to lower crime rates. Daily crime statistics show an average of one reported crime per day, a figure that, while low, underscores the persistent presence of crime in the area. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 350 residents, a rate that, when scaled to Brinsworth's population of 8,758, illustrates the relatively low exposure to crime compared to larger urban centres. The reduction in anti-social behaviour and burglary—by 77.8% and 80% respectively—suggests that targeted community efforts or seasonal factors may have played a role in this month's figures. However, the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson by 500% raises questions about local vulnerabilities, particularly in areas with vacant properties or during the winter months when homes may be unoccupied.